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Bachelor of Archaeology
Archaeology studies past human societies through what they left behind.
- How long it takes
- 3 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 50.35
- Lowest offered at La Trobe University, 2026
- How you can study
- On campus
- Includes a work placement
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- VIC, SA
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Archaeology asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in the human past and how we know it
- patience for careful, detailed work
- a willingness to work outdoors in different conditions
- good observation and note taking habits
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where you can study this course
There are 2 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Course page for Flinders University (opens in a new tab)
Flinders University
Bedford Park, SA
4.3from 1,059 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 55.6 lowest
- (62.15 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Mar 2027
- Course page for La Trobe University (opens in a new tab)
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC
4.3from 1,101 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 50.35 lowest
- (65.45 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What students like
- Lecturers are friendly and supportive
What to weigh up
- Admin and support can be slow to respond
- Some find courses light on practical content
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Archaeology.
- Australian and world archaeology
- Fieldwork and excavation
- Archaeological science
- Cultural heritage management
- Indigenous histories
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Who arranges the work placement, and how many hours does it involve?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?